As an independent distributor, I am fortunate to be able to have a choice in the companies that I represent. I had the opportunity to become a Korr distributor and after great consideration I am pleased to be a Microlife distributor. The following are some differences between the Bodygem and Metachek:
The Metachek has only been validated internally while the Bodygem has been both internally and externally validated.
The Metachek has a filter that is on the actual device and it's recommended to be changed every 100 tests. The Bodygem uses mouthpieces that have their own filter.
The O2 sensors on the Metachek should be replaced annually. The O2 sensors on the Bodygem come with a 2 year warranty and the unit is valid for up to 1000 tests.
The Metachek can take up to 18 minutes to complete a test. The Bodygem will take as little as 5 minutes and no longer than 10 minutes.
The Metachek has its own special printer for their printout. The Bodygem uses Analyzer software that is compatible with any PC.
The Metachek must be connected to their cart and printer. The Bodygem is totally portable and comes with its own carrying case.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Resting Metabolic Rate Measurement vs. Estimation
The Harris Benedict Equation for calculating BMR was developed in 1919. These equations don't factor in variables like thyroid and hormonal problems, body composition, supplementation and medications that may affect resting metabolism. Several years ago I tested two dietitians with the Medgem RMR Analzyer. They were the same height (5' 4") and same weight (115 lbs.) The difference was that one was an avid exerciser and the other was a light exerciser. There was a difference of 400 calories in their resting metabolic rate!
Let's look at this a bit further. Let's say you are a dietitian and you have two clients that both weigh 160 lbs, and are both 5'3". They both want to lose 40 pounds. how do you know where to start them in terms of caloric intake. Perhaps you put them both on a 1400 calorie diet. Without knowing their resting metabolic rate, you might as well throw darts at a board with numbers. This is especially true if their respective metabolisms are off by 300 calories!
This is the most compelling reason for professionals to invest in the Medgem RMR Analyzer of Bodygem RMR Analyzer. With the respective Medgem Analyzer Software program and affordable Bodygem Analyzer Software program, we can leave the calculations to the early 1900's!
Let's look at this a bit further. Let's say you are a dietitian and you have two clients that both weigh 160 lbs, and are both 5'3". They both want to lose 40 pounds. how do you know where to start them in terms of caloric intake. Perhaps you put them both on a 1400 calorie diet. Without knowing their resting metabolic rate, you might as well throw darts at a board with numbers. This is especially true if their respective metabolisms are off by 300 calories!
This is the most compelling reason for professionals to invest in the Medgem RMR Analyzer of Bodygem RMR Analyzer. With the respective Medgem Analyzer Software program and affordable Bodygem Analyzer Software program, we can leave the calculations to the early 1900's!
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